AI-generatedSanta Pola at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,080 h
- Rain a year
- 280 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Santa Pola
Santa Pola has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year, Santa Pola is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Santa Pola
The best time to visit Santa Pola is from June to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation.
Santa Pola through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Santa Pola in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Santa Pola in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Santa Pola in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Santa Pola in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:1019:26
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:53–08:45 · evening 18:50–19:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:43–07:53 · evening 19:42–19:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Santa Pola compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Santa Pola in October?
In October, Santa Pola is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min08:10 – 19:26
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Santa Pola
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Santa Pola: score 100 against 88. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 22° |
| Sea | 22.4° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 11.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Santa Pola month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January17° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h
In January, Santa Pola is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in January33February18° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h
In February, Santa Pola is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in February38March20° · Sea 15° · 7.7 h
In March, Santa Pola is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in March54April22° · Sea 16° · 8.7 h
In April, Santa Pola is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in April80May25° · Sea 19° · 9.9 h
In May, Santa Pola is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in May94June29° · Sea 22° · 11.2 h
In June, Santa Pola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in June100July31° · Sea 25° · 11.5 h
In July, Santa Pola is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in July97August32° · Sea 27° · 10.5 h
In August, Santa Pola is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in August98September29° · Sea 25° · 8.7 h
In September, Santa Pola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in September88October25° · Sea 22° · 7.5 h
In October, Santa Pola is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in October45November21° · Sea 19° · 6.3 h
In November, Santa Pola is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in November29December18° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h
In December, Santa Pola is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santa Pola.
Santa Pola in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Santa Pola
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 53 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 31 | 17° | 7° | 14.9° | 6.4 h | 4 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 18° | 8° | 14.3° | 7.0 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 20° | 9° | 14.7° | 7.7 h | 5 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 22° | 12° | 16.1° | 8.7 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 80 | 25° | 15° | 18.7° | 9.9 h | 4 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 29° | 19° | 22.2° | 11.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 31° | 22° | 25.2° | 11.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 32° | 23° | 26.5° | 10.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 29° | 20° | 25.2° | 8.7 h | 5 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 25° | 16° | 22.4° | 7.5 h | 5 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 21° | 11° | 19.0° | 6.3 h | 6 | 34 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 18° | 8° | 16.4° | 5.8 h | 4 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
38.19° N, 0.57° W · 7 m · Europe/Madrid
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Santa Pola
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.8 – 23.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Santa Pola ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.7 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.3° | 13.6° | 15.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.7° | 14.0° | 15.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.3° | 16.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.6° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.2° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.2° | 24.3° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.4° | 20.8° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.0° | 17.8° | 20.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.4° | 17.4° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Santa Pola
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Santa Pola, 66 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Santa Pola: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Santa Pola has about 5 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Santa Pola
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Santa Pola
How breezy and how cloudy Santa Pola is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Santa Pola typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Santa Pola: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Santa Pola
How often the day gets hot in Santa Pola (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Santa Pola has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Santa Pola
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Santa Pola in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Santa Pola has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,480 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +34
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Santa Pola vs Elche
In October Elche has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs 88). During the day it is about as warm in Elche as in Santa Pola.
| in October | Santa Pola | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 22° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov |
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In October, Santa Pola ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Elche25°93
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- 5Murcia26°92
- 6Lorca24°90
- 7Castellón de la Plana24°22°90
- 8Santa PolaThis page25°22°88
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Pola
When is the best time to visit Santa Pola?
The best time to visit Santa Pola is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Santa Pola?
The sea temperature in Santa Pola ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Santa Pola in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Santa Pola?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Santa Pola?
The wettest month is September with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Pola get?
Santa Pola gets around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Santa Pola in?
Santa Pola is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Santa Pola?
A nonstop flight from London to Santa Pola takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,480 km.
Which school holidays are best for Santa Pola?
Santa Pola has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 83, summer holidays 98, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 30.